The Responsibility of the Driver's Seat

Apollo Davis

Scholarship Essay

30 November, 2019

The Driver’s Seat

Becoming a driver is a big milestone for any teenager or young adult, but with the perks of driving comes the dangers. Drivers ed is an important way to make sure teenagers are prepared for the road and are knowledgeable drivers. The result of this is an increase of more responsible drivers and a decrease in the number of deaths associated with driving incidents. To actually achieve this one must learn about how to become a driver, study the information, and then apply it when on the road while practicing driving skills. My family has been in a couple accidents caused by another driver hitting our car. One which occurred a month ago, injured my father’s back and took him out of work for a brief period of time. To avoid problems like this when I become a driver, I can study the driver’s guide that contains all the rules of the road and also teach others how to become a responsible and safe driver.